Vol. 21, No. 03

Ka Wai Ola o OHA – The Living Water of OHA Malaki (March) 2004 DefiningDefining HänaiHänai In the wake of the controversial Kamehameha Schools case, a workshop encourages Hawaiians to examine the traditional adoption practice

By Sterling Kini Wong tionship was like blood. “What is dangerous about something like i‘ilani Smith, a founding member of that,” Smith said, “is that the courts do not the Hawaiian rights political action have the jurisdiction, the authority nor the Pgroup the ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani Coalition, expertise to be making such definitions and says she was furious when she heard that assertions. But when they say that within U.S. Judge David Ezra had cited laws from the context of the legal system, it makes it the Kingdom of Hawai‘i to define the hänai seem as though it is official.” adoption tradition during the Mohica- In response to the controversy generated Cummings case against Kamehameha by the judge’s comments, on Jan. 24 Schools’ Hawaiian-preference admissions ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani held the first of what it policy. hopes will be a series of workshops The case was filed after the school designed to demystify the definitions and rescinded its acceptance of seventh-grader applications of hänai. The first priority of Brayden Mohica-Cummings when it dis- the workshop, Smith said, was to establish covered that his mother’s claim to be who has the authority to define hänai. Hawaiian was based not on biological “Discussion on the definition can take bloodline, but on her adoption by a years,” she said. “All we want to do now is Hawaiian man. At a hearing to confirm a to be clear on who has the jurisdiction. It is settlement deal that allowed the boy to not the role of any individual, but up to the attend the school, Ezra commented that, Hawaiian people as a collective to decide.” A student protests legal attacks on Kamehameha Schools’ admission policy according to Kingdom law, a hänai rela- See HÄNAI on page 4 at the Kü i ka Pono march last September. Photo: Sterling Kini Wong Hawaiian inmates struggle to practice tradi-

By Naomi Sodetani — experienced by incarcerated erence, harsh yellow lights glare Hawaiians. down from high, barbed-wire-topped walls that blot out the horizon and the With Native Hawaiians “We the evidence, inmates’ thoughts of freedom. comprising a disproportion- we not the crime.” Although scenes like this Kühiö Day commemoration at an Arizona ately high percentage of state —Skippy Ioane prison are becoming more common in prison populations — and a Big Island Conspiracy large number facilities where Native Hawaiian pa‘ahao (prisoners) are incarcerated, of inmates now being shipped n the chill desert pre-dawn, 10 winning the right to practice Native off to mainland facilities to men gather to form a circle. Some Hawaiian culture behind bars has alleviate overcrowding prob- are bare-chested, with lavalava I been a long and difficult struggle. lems — Hawaiian prisoners draped around their waists; the rest Inmate Harold Medeiros was one of have been struggling for the wear prison issue-drabs. One kicks the lead organizers of a Makahiki cer- right to practice their culture biting ants away, the only life appar- emony held last month at behind bars. This first ent in this dusty ‘äina so foreign to Diamondback Correctional Facility installment of a two-part his Kanaka Maoli feet. “E hö mai...” in Oklahoma, where hundreds of series examines the cultural the men chant softly in unison, their strengths — and challenges heads bowed. Unmoved by their rev- See PRISONS on page 4 IN THIS ISSUE Ka Wai Ola o OHA Kamehameha Schools’ new CEO plans Office of Hawaiian Affairs PRESORTED STANDARD to increase KS’ reach and strengthen 711 Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500 U.S. POSTAGE community partnerships. Honolulu, HI 96813-5249 PAID PAGE Honolulu, Hawaii See Dee Jay Mailer interview on page 6. Permit No. 298 6

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If you are Hawaiian, now is the time to All you need to register is verification of your step forward and kau inoa — place your Hawaiian ancestry through documents such name — to take part in the process of as a certified copy of a birth certificate self-determination. Today, the establish- showing Hawaiian parentage, or by prior ment of a new Native Hawaiian govern- verification through programs such as the ment is on the horizon and can be Department of Hawaiian Home Lands or achieved with the will and support of the OHA’s Operation ‘Ohana and Hawaiian Hawaiian people. Those who register will Registry. “Kumu ‘Ohana” or other means of eventually be able to help shape the legal verification will also be considered. nation to come. There is no blood-quantum minimum or age requirement. The process is open to anyone of indigenous Hawaiian descent, no matter Don’t let the wave of history pass you by. where you live worldwide or what your Make your voice heard. Kau Inoa to build beliefs are. This community-driven effort is a strong Hawaiian nation. being moved forward by a broad-based coalition of Hawaiian organizations with a Kau Inoa registration forms are wide variety of perspectives on Hawaiian available from most Hawaiian organizations, nationhood. As such, the Kau Inoa or by contacting the official repository of the registration is separate and unrelated to the registration records — Hawai‘i Maoli Inc., provisions of the federal-recognition “Akaka a nonprofit arm of the Association of Bill” now before Congress. Hawaiian Civic Clubs.

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KA LEO KAIÄULU LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Common cause among the severest. Whether it is today is a coalition of racist groups Board of Trustees called banishment, exile, deporta- who share a common agenda. Part A number of articles and com- tion, relegation, or transportation, of this agenda I believe, is to deny ments which involve sovereignty, compelling a person to quit a city, the Hawaiian People what is right- Haunani Apoliona nationalism and Känaka Maoli fed- or place, or county for a specific fully theirs. This subtle form of cul- Chairperson, Trustee, At-large eral recognition disturb me deeply. period of time, or life, has long been tural and ethic cleansing is a slap in Whether their statements support considered a unique and severe the face to any God-fearing people. Tel: 808.594.1886 the Akaka-Stevens Bill or not, the deprivation and was specifically The primary goal of these racist Fax: 808.594.1875 outlawed by the 12th section of the groups is to disband the Office of Email: [email protected] perception and view of every person and group is presented as correct English habeas corpus act, 31 Hawaiian Affairs and the Hawaiian John D. Waihe‘e IV and true — so where should I Car.II, one of the three great muni- Home Lands programs. In addition, Vice Chair, Trustee, At-large choose to stand? ments of English Liberty.” the admission of non-Hawaiians I am proud to be a Kanaka Maoli, However, here I sit, 3,000 miles into Kamehameha Schools, which if Tel: 808.594.1838 and only recently have my eyes away from Hawai‘i – the only place unchallenged could eventually lead Fax: 808.594.0208 I will ever call home. Ku‘u home ‘o to the dissolution of the school’s Email: [email protected] been open to the injustice that has been served among my people, for I Hawai‘i. programs altogether. Their ultimate Rowena Akana now see that I’ve been fed lies goal is to own Hawai‘i and fleece Trustee, At-large throughout my life. But time is Jacqueline Aloha Overturf billions of dollars generated through short and of the essence, and I must McLoud, Oklahoma tourism, Hawaiian exports, and the Tel: 808.594.1860 choose where I’ll stand. I open the prostitution of Hawaiian culture. Fax: 808.594.0209 To all you non-Hawaiians who Email: [email protected] newspapers and books to gain mana‘o in my decision, but whether call these islands “home,” you have Dante Keala Carpenter in a current newspaper or native his- Modern-day Cooks an obligation to stand with the Trustee, O‘ahu tory book, there is one common Hawaiians and fight the good fight. theme: division of beliefs among The current dilemma facing the There is no gray area between right Tel: 808.594.1854 modern day Hawaiians and the and wrong. Hawaiians: stand Fax: 808.594.0210 my people. Email: [email protected] The United States Government injustices they have suffered since together or subdivide and fall. You has this term, “divide and conquer,” the arrival of Captain Cook are one are surrounded by modern day Donald B. Cataluna so with this bill we must all do our and the same. It is a historical fact Captain Cooks ... with colds. Trustee, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau best to be on the same page. This is and common knowledge that why I support the federal recogni- Captain Cook knew that the isolated Benjamin Ray Milam Tel: 808.594.1881 tion bill, because it will put us Pacific Islanders had no immuno- Kapolei Fax: 808.594.0211 logical defenses against the diseases Email: [email protected] Känaka Maoli all on the same page in thought and morale. Regardless that he and his crews were carrying. Linda K. Dela Cruz of where our political beliefs lie, The end result was the deaths of OHA reserves the right to edit all Trustee, Hawai‘i our direction will be the same. hundreds of thousands or maybe letters for length, defamatory and Being that recognition will be millions of Polynesians. (“Make the Tel: 808.594.1855 world England,” said the crown.) libelous material, and other objec- Fax: 808.594.1883 given upon the bill passing, imagine tionable content, and reserves the Genocide is genocide. This act Email: [email protected] the uninformed and misinformed right not to print any submission. people across the globe finally unit- was a crime against humanity, All letters must be typed, signed Colette Y. Machado ed to a common cause. We must which could only be likened to and not exceed 200 words. Letters Trustee, Moloka‘i and La¯na‘i move forward as a people, to make Hitler’s final solution. The English cannot be published unless they are our dreams a reality. government has never acknowl- signed and include a telephone Tel: 808.594.1837 edged this. Perhaps now is the time contact for verification. Send let- Fax: 808.594.0212 to present the facts to the English. ters to Ka Wai Ola o OHA, 711 Email: [email protected] Charles A. Moore There is no statute of limitations for Kapi‘olani Blvd., Ste. 500, ‘Aiea Boyd P. Mossman genocide that I know of. Honolulu, HI 96813, or email Trustee, Maui What the Hawaiians are facing [email protected].

Tel: 808.594.1858 Inmate banishment Fax: 808.594.1864 Email: [email protected] I am a female of Hawaiian ances- E Kala Mai try and a resident of Hawai‘i serv- Oz Stender ing prison time in an Oklahoma Trustee, At-large prison. It is my concern as to why the Department of Public Safety Tel: 808.594.1877 Did you receive your Fax: 808.594.1853 (DPS) has not taken a more diligent Email: [email protected] approach to housing the Hawai‘i inmates. copy of Ka Wai Ola o OHA late? To date, the DPS officials have Ka Wai Ola o OHA made visits to this facility and we E kala mai – we apologize for this inconvenience. “The Living Water of OHA” (Hawai‘i female inmates) have con- However, budget and postal restrictions make it veyed our issues to them as much as possible without infuriating the difficult to always deliver the paper promptly, Published monthly by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, particularly to our subscribers on the neighbor 711 Kapi‘olani Boulevard, Ste. 500, Honolulu, Hawai‘i powers that are in Oklahoma. 96813. Telephone: 594-1980 or 1-800-468-4644 ext. However, our issues have not been islands and U.S. continent. 41888. Fax: 594-1865. Email: [email protected]. World resolved as it stands (i.e., proper Wide Web location: www.oha.org. Circulation: winter attire, underwear, absolutely 64,000 copies, 58,000 of which are distributed no drug programming for only by mail, and 6,000 through island offices, state and Our staff is working to resolve this issue. In the county offices, private and community agencies and Hawai‘i inmates). Now, we are target groups and individuals. Ka Wai Ola o OHA is being housed under the authority of meantime, you can download current and past printed by RFD Publications, Inc. Hawaiian fonts are another state entity and its state issues of Ka Wai Ola online at www.oha.org. Just provided by Coconut Info. Graphics are from Click laws. Our constitutional rights, look for the Publications link under the Resources Hawaiian Art, 1996 Varez/CI. Advertising in Ka Wai interests and contractual agreement Ola o OHA does not constitute an endorsement of section of the site. products or individuals by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. have been abandoned by the state DPS. As justices Marshall, Brennan and Ka Wai Ola o OHA is published by the Office of Stevens pointedly observed in Olim

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At the core of the issue is The workshop had three main whether a hänai relationship is goals: to establish a basic under- equivalent to blood — a question standing of traditional applications that is not agreed upon even within of hänai, to draft policy statements “If we know the Hawaiian community. on its contemporary use, and to Workshop attendee Leona Kalima, identify the ramifications of misuse who we are who was legally adopted as a child and misappropriation of the term. and now is raising her grandson as The meeting included discussion of and where we a hänai, says that a hänai relation- both traditional hänai and Western ship does not equal koko, or blood. adoption law in order to draw a come from, “Koko is koko; it doesn’t matter clear distinction between the two. then we can how they try,” she says. According to the research present-

Videotape images: courtesy Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. Legal Hawaiian Native courtesy images: Videotape But kumu hula Frank ed, the main differences are the Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, one of manner in which the adoption start formulat- the workshop’s speakers and the process is created and the subse- father of three hänai children, said quent relationship between the ing where we that people shouldn’t be stuck on adopted child and the biological the flesh-and-blood aspect of being parents. are going in Hawaiian. “I ka ‘ölelo nö ke ola, i Native Hawaiian attorney ka ‘ölelo nö ka make — who we are Hökülei Lindsey said that in the right way.” is in the language, it is in the Western adoption the process is breath, it is spiritually driven,” created by legislation, and the rela- — Entertainer/educator Hewett said. “It is not only in the tionship between the child and the Nälani Olds, who has been blood.” biological parents is often terminat- Whichever view of the issue one ed. Smith, citing the book Nänä I teaching culture in Hawai‘i holds, Smith said, Hawaiians must Ke Kumu by Mary Kawena Püku‘i, prisons for the last 12 years respect what other Hawaiians think. said that traditional hänai func- Hawaiian inmates at an Arizona prison “Just because some folks fish dif- tioned within the ‘ohana, and that pule and chant to commemorate ferent from other folks,” she said by hänai children were raised to know Kühiö Day. way of analogy, “doesn’t mean it who their biological parents were, isn’t Hawaiian fishing.” and what their genealogy was. prisoners from Hawai‘i are mixed come from,” says entertainer and One of the policy statements ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani encourages indi- in with mainland inmates. Medeiros educator Nälani Olds, who has been drafted at the workshop asserts that viduals to conduct hänai workshops describes a small but growing effort teaching culture in Hawai‘i prisons only a broad traditional definition throughout the islands in order to among community organizations for the last 12 years, “then we can can be applied to the term hänai. increase the dialogue about this and individuals, inside and out of start formulating where we are The Hawaiian community must issue within the Hawaiian commu- prison, “to clarify and protect the going in the right way.” respect that not every Hawaiian nity. For more information on con- cultural and spiritual practices of Prison authorities, however, often family uses hänai the same way, it ducting a workshop, call Känaka Maoli incarcerated seem doubtful of the genuineness of points out, and each family must ‘Ïlio‘ulaokalani at 845-4652, or throughout the world.” inmates’ cultural awakenings. respect that their use of hänai can- visit ilio.org. “I am one of several hundred “None of these guys were interested not be applied to the entire Känaka Maoli exiled here by the in their culture when they were run- Hawaiian community. State of Hawai‘i … where we are ning the streets,” Hälawa subject to racism and alienation Correctional Facility Deputy from our cultural beliefs, practices Warden Randy Asher says bluntly. and opportunities to learn and speak “Couldn’t be bothered, too busy our own language,” Medeiros getting into trouble. Suddenly laments in a letter. “Auë! Why we they’re locked up and they want to cannot keep our own people home? learn about their culture. For the ‘A‘ole maopopo (I don’t under- ones who are sincere to learn, stand).” though, I think it’s great.” It is widely known that Native Under conditions like these, the Hawaiians are imprisoned more fre- cultural gap remains hard to close, quently than any other ethnic group says Howard Medeiros, who in the islands. And it may be even bemoans the lack of educational worse than most people think: opportunities and materials on according to penal-system reform Hawaiian culture. Medeiros advocates like Protect Our Native recounts how prison officials ‘Ohana (PONO), a coalition of stonewalled kanaka maoli inmates’ organizations concerned with request to hold Makahiki cere- Native Hawaiian inmate rights, the Brayden Mohica-Cummings and his mother, Kalena Santos, arrive at a hearing in monies in Oklahoma, finally capitu- the court case that won the boy admission to Kamehameha Schools. Santos’ alarming statistics that commonly lating only after being threatened belief that she is Hawaiian by hänai has sparked debate over the meaning of the peg Hawaiians as making up about with a lawsuit charging that the traditional adoption practice. Photo: courtesy Honolulu Star-Bulletin half of imprisoned felons may, in inmates’ right to religious freedom fact, be too low. They believe cur- was being breached. rent research will show that Native Inmate Howard Kealohapau‘ole Hawaiians actually comprise 70 Kekahuna, who is currently impris- percent or more of Hawai‘i’s adult oned in Colorado, says that restrict- inmate population. PONO’s analy- ing prisoners’ access to their tradi- sis of the problem, A Nation tional spiritual and cultural prac- Incarcerated: Criminalizing the tices hurts the Hawaiian community Native Hawaiian, notes that crimi- as a whole. “Pa‘ahao are the nalizing drug use rather than treat- “käki‘o (painful sore) of our com- ing it as a medical problem — and munity that must be healed,” says as a response to the hopelessness of Kekahuna. “The only way can cor- colonialism — has contributed to rect us is to correct the past, give us Hawai‘i’s overcrowded correctional back our culture. If we can’t heal facilities. our people, how can we build a By the same token, say many who nation?” are close to the issue, programs that help Hawaiian inmates get back in For more information, please touch with the values of their cul- contact Kanaka Maoli Religious Rights, c/o Community Alliance on ture can help break the vicious Prisons, 76 North King St. #203, cycle of crime and punishment. “If Honolulu, HI 96817, or call or we know who we are and where we email CAP Community Coordinator Kat Brady at 533-3454,

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provide the foundation for starting a Academy office, or online at Hawaiian-language immersion Hawaiian education family genealogy. Instructors www.nahenahe.net/HARA. For sites. Rhoda Kalua‘i and Fran more information, call Bonnie For more information, contact The 5th Annual Native Hawaiian MacFarland will offer information Ryder at 235-9424. Keiki o ka ‘Äina Family Learning Education Association Convention, on various genealogy resources Centers at 843-2502, or visit which will be held March 22 and 23 and will take students to two impor- www.keikiokaaina.org. at Windward Community College, tant research sites to get familiar- will feature crafts, educational ized with procedures and equip- Family learning exhibits, workshops and field trips. ment. The two-day workshop will Volcanoes sculpture The NHEA, created in 1998, is a espouse the spirit of the personal Keiki o ka ‘Äina Family Learning private, nonprofit organization that philosophy of King Kaläkaua, Centers (KOKA) is offering free Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park encourages a network of Hawaiian “Ho‘oulu Lähui” — to nurture and services and enrollment for its three is reissuing its call to artists for pro- educators to address the various perpetuate the culture of Hawai‘i. educational programs that prepare posals for a Hawaiian cultural educational issues challenging the The classes will both be held on Native Hawaiian children for sculpture that will be displayed in Hawaiian community. Modeled Fridays, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. The school. front of the after the National Indian Education $30 fee covers both sessions and the KOKA, an Kïlauea Visitor Association, the NHEA advocates syllabus. Space is limited to 20. For educational and Center. The sculp- an educational philosophy that more information or to register, call family support ture is intended to acknowledges a Native Hawaiian 522-0827. organization, convey to visitors a perspective to teaching and learn- embraces the sense of why the ing. belief that par- two wahi pana, or The theme of this year’s conven- ents are their sacred sites, of tion is Möhala A‘e — a blooming Music scholarship children’s first Mauna Loa and flower or an emerging thought — and best teach- Kïlauea have long representing educational progress The Hawai‘i Academy of ers. The agency’s been revered by achieved by Native Hawaiians. On Recoding Arts is now accepting programs work Native Hawaiians. the first day of the convention, a applications for the organization’s to ensure that Kialoa Fermantez explores her creativity To assure the benefit concert will be held at WCC’s Bill Murata Memorial Scholarship, children age five at one of Keiki o ka ‘Äina’s Parent artwork’s cultural Palikü Theater, featuring Raiatea Participation Preschool programs. which is awarded to two individuals and under are Photo: courtesy Keiki o ka ‘Äina integrity, the park Helm, Hälau Nä Pua Kukui and Nä in the amount of $2,500 each. ready for school will make a selec- Palapalai. Presale tickets are $35. The scholarship honors Tropical by involving the children’s families tion based on the recommenda- The organization will also present Music founder Bill Murata, whose and offering opportunities for home tions of its Küpuna Committee. an Educator of the Year award to mission was to preserve and perpet- instruction. Registration for the The proposed sculpture should two individuals who have displayed uate Hawaiian music. Before he programs are ongoing. The pro- reflect the committee’s vision, educational leadership within the died in 1983, Murata produced over grams are: which came to an elder in a Hawaiian community. 100 records and discovered such Home Instruction for Parents dream: Lava is flowing from Discounts are available for local acts as the Mäkaha Sons of of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) – Mauna Loa like a river. The upper advance registration. Payment after Ni‘ihau, Hui ‘Ohana and the Lim an SAT-based, kindergarten readi- part of a woman’s body is visible March 15 ranges from $100-$175. Family. ness program, HIPPY utilizes a cur- in the lava flow — it’s Pele riding Limited scholarships are also avail- The scholarship is available to riculum in which parents spend 15 down the flow, her eyes staring in able. Registration and workshop undergraduate (sophomores and up) minutes a day doing fun and inter- anticipation, looking in the direc- applications can be downloaded and graduate students who demon- esting activities with their child. tion she’s going. The lava flow is from www.nhea.net. For more strate an interest in the area of Parents As Teachers (PAT) – a the volcano goddess who has information, call the UH Hawaiian language, music and home-visit program for children come to show us, the people, her Conference Center at 956-8204. poetry. In addition to an essay, aged three and under that helps to power. music majors must submit a record- increase parents’ knowledge of The sculpture will be made of ing of two songs, neither of which child development and appropriate native stone, wood or some com- need to be original compositions, ways to stimulate intellectual, lan- bination of these culturally appro- Genealogy workshop and students focusing on Hawaiian guage, social and physical develop- priate materials. Because of the language must submit two original ment. increasing rarity of koa wood and Due to the response to its previ- mele, neither of which need to be Parent Participation Preschools current threats to mature koa for- ous genealogy research workshop, recorded. – a hands-on program in which chil- est, the park will not commission Friends of ‘Iolani Palace will con- The award will be presented at dren play and interact in a culturally a sculpture that uses koa. duct another session on March 5 the 27th Annual Nä Hökü rich environment, building up social For more information and and 19 at the ‘Iolani Palace Hanohano Awards Ceremony on and academic skills in preparation detailed submission forms, visit Grounds. May 24. Applications must be for kindergarten. The program is www.nps.gov/havo, or contact “Digging for your roots, an intro- postmarked by May 1. Application offered through 10 locations on Joni Mae Makuakäne-Jarrell at duction to genealogy research” will forms are available at the O‘ahu, three of which are (808) 985-6020.

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Q &A with Dee Jay Mailer Kamehameha Schools’ new CEO

Interview by Derek Ferrar that the entire Kamehameha Schools family wants to provide much greater education access for n Jan. 19, Dee Jay Mailer Hawaiian children. But we know “I think it’s fair to took over as CEO of that our campuses are limited, so say that the entire OKamehameha Schools, eight much of our effort will actually be months after Dr. Hamilton going out to the community. There Kamehameha family McCubbin, the schools’ first-ever are many programs right now, with CEO, resigned abruptly. early childhood education, with wants to provide By all accounts, Mailer — a 1970 Kamehameha preschools. There are graduate of Kamehameha — is an charter school startups that we’re much greater educa- extraordinarily capable executive, actively involved in. We have dis- tion access for and in person she certainly tance learning. Basically, as much comes across as an extremely ener- as we can do in our communities in Hawaiian children. getic and personable leader. terms of reach, we will do. Interestingly, Mailer’s background The number two priority is But we know that is in health rather than education. strengthening our endowment, so our campuses are She holds nursing and business- we’re not totally reliant upon one administration degrees from the particular asset in the event the limited, so much of University of Hawai‘i, and worked world turns. In this past fiscal year, for Kaiser Hawai‘i for more than it’s taken a huge step in terms of our effort will actu- a decade, eventually working her becoming stronger, so that’s good ally be going out way up to the CEO post from 1995 news, but we need to continue to do to 1999. Most recently, she headed that. to the community. the Global Fund, a multi-billion- The third area I think we need to dollar, Geneva, Switzerland-based strengthen is building partnerships. Basically, as much trust that raises and distributes We understand that Kamehameha as we can do in money to fight AIDS, tuberculosis Schools does not stand alone in its and malaria. desire to improve education for our communities in Last month, after Mailer had Hawaiian children. In fact, there are been on the job just a few weeks, Ka not only Hawaiian communities terms of reach, we Wai Ola managed to squeeze a few who want to participate, and are will do.” minutes into her monumental already doing an incredible job, but schedule and settled into her beau- there is the business community tifully appointed Kawaiaha‘o Plaza that wants to pitch in. I’ve met with office to get acquainted: all the other independent schools, and they are all interested in collab- instance, we have built-in questions orating with us to provide access to about how a particular decision KWO: So how did you land this Hawaiian children who wouldn’t gives us opportunities to build our amazing position? necessarily have the choice of going culture and our educational aspect. to an independent school. The other So in every one of our decisions, DJM: You know, I found out from partnership that’s really important there is a cultural sensitivity. some friends who were passing to us is with the Department of through Geneva that Dr. McCubbin Education, and we will continue to had left. The next day, I was talking work with them on a number of dif- To wrap up, let’s talk for a to my husband, and I said, “Gosh, ferent efforts. moment about the admissions law- wouldn’t that be fantastic if I could suits. What was the reason for set- work with Kamehameha Schools?” tling the Mohica-Cummings case, He said, “You know, I’ve always and what are the plans for dealing You’re a graduate of the school, thought that someday you would with the appeal in the Doe case? and your mother and both your return home, and you would do daughters also attended. What are something with the school.” I said, I think the decision by the some of the changes you see now, “No, they wouldn’t choose me, trustees to settle was the right thing compared to when you were there? because I don’t have an educational to do, and I certainly applaud the background.” campuses for working with Brayden But then I called a friend in I actually see more similarities and making him feel really at home Hawai‘i and said, “Well what do than changes. The biggest similarity at Kamehameha Schools. you think?” And I remember his is that there is still this very, very As for what our strategy is or exact words; he said: “You know strong sense of family, and that was what the outcomes might be as we what, Dee Jay, throw your hat in the so important for me when I was go through appeal, I don’t know. ring, and Ke Akua will take care of there. In terms of change, one of the Obviously, I hope that our prefer- the rest.” And so I did. I sent my biggest I see is that when I was ence policy will prevail, because it résumé in and said, “I realize I going through Kamehameha, there is the only way that Hawaiian chil- don’t have this background, but was less focus on Hawaiian studies dren will get the attention they here’s what I can do,” and things and culture. Now there’s this need, until they get to a point where just happened. It’s been a remark- incredible cultural enrichment that they are at parity with other chil- able journey for me — full circle.” is so tangible when you go into the dren. And unless resources are ded- Kamehameha system. That’s differ- icated to these children, to give ent from when I was there. them the advantages that other eth- What are your top priorities In our strategic plan, also, one nicities have had, it’s going to be a coming into the job? of the goals is about building long time. So I am fully supportive Hawaiian culture into everything of Hawaiian preference, and I just Number one is the goal of extend- we do. When we look at how we hope that the courts prevail in our ing our reach. I think it’s fair to say manage all of our lands, for favor.

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YOUR HEALTH OLAKINO Diet,Diet, exerciseexercise choiceschoices nownow cancan helphelp undoundo thosethose extraextra holidayholiday poundspounds

By Claire Hughes, Dr.PH., R.D. What can you do for your family? Put a chick- endless cups of soda en in the oven to bake as soon as you get home every day. Experiment from work; it should be ready in less than — add up the calories s it time to talk about holiday weight gain an hour. Start the rice cooker, put potatoes you save by drinking yet? It is best to do something right away, in the oven or microwave. Or, season water, tea or other Ibefore becoming accustomed to carrying the some fish steaks or filets with garlic, unsweetened drinks. It extra weight around. Holiday meals are about ginger, sesame oil, etc., and broil them could be as many as sev- abundance, and as such, are rarely balanced. a few minutes before din- eral hundred. Calories in Abundance tends to emphasize meats and other ner is served. Salads, soda, juice drinks and protein foods. Often, several different meats are vegetables and fruit beer range from 110 to served with favorite starches. Then, there are can be put together in 240 calories per drink. multiple dessert choices. Vegetables and fruits just minutes. Because Cutting back on sweet are few, or smothered with mayonnaise and Americans drinks and soda can save whipped cream. High calorie drinks round off the demand good on dental and grocery bills, menu. flavors, many as well as many inches on family We wait all year to eat those “specialty items” tasty low-fat waistlines. A friend, who drank sodas daily, lost made for family parties by the loving hands of products are ten pounds in one month by drinking water moms, dads, aunties and uncles, etc. Telling our- available. Some instead. Cut back on sweetened drinks and alco- selves that it’s a once a year thing, we enjoy the small changes like hol, and watch the weight drop off. moment. If there are several parties, the result these can result in Fresh fruit and other nutri- Without a doubt, a great key to usually is a few new pounds gained. tious foods can help with healthier and lower calorie post-holiday weight loss. improved health is exercise. Muscles burn How can we undo these indulgences? A quick meals. calories. Building or reactivating muscles analysis of your own eating habits can reveal One crucial factor across the will increase the calories your body uses many answers. Look for fatty and sugary food U.S. is the choice of drinks. I can remember when for hours after exercise is over. The large muscles choices, then, reduce your intake. Eating out fre- soda was consumed only on special occasions. in arms and legs respond quickly and burn lots of quently or bringing home take-out food is of Intense marketing campaigns have brainwashed calories. major concern. These foods are higher in fat calo- us into believing there is no harm in drinking ries than home-cooked meals. See DIET on page 15

Malaki 07 RECENT RELEASES BY ISLAND ARTISTS

2004

MALAKI Lei‘ohu Ryder: “Love Returns – E Ho‘i Crazy Fingers: “Island Girls” – This Danny Couch: “Then & Now” – A musi- Noel Okimoto: “‘Ohana” – Mai Ke Aloha Hou” – Lei‘ohu Ryder’s Maui-based band specializes in a cal journey through Danny Couch’s Considered by many to be Hawai‘i’s MARCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS fifth album, deeply rooted in wide array of music from R&B, con- nearly 25-year recording career. premiere jazz drummer, Noel Hawaiian spirituality, is a beautiful temporary pop, rock and roll, rap. Couch has re-recorded two of his No. Okimoto presents his solo debut fea- blend of English and Hawaiian com- reggae, country, funk and blues. 1 hits from his days with the Ali‘is, turing Makoto Ozone and Tiger positions. Lei‘ohu pays homage to This album includes 21 tracks that including “You Are The Best Of My Okoshi. Okimoto, a pro since age sacred Maui people and places in will surely get you dancing. Life,” and “Lady You’re My Rainbow.” 11, has performed with such famous several songs. Produced by Ululoa Produced by Crazy Fingers. Included on this CD are a few new musicians as Natalie Cole, Johnny Productions. recordings as well. Produced by Mathis and Ray Charles. Produced Danny Couch Records. by Roy Sakuma Productions, Inc.

Sat., Mar. 20 – kumu hula Puanani Crumb. Free with commemorative ceremonies at Sat., Mar. 27-Sun., Mar. 28 – (Park fees may apply). 9:30 a.m.-2 Prince Kühiö ‘s birthplace followed American Diabetes p.m. Volcano Art Center Gallery, by a full series of demonstrations, Hö‘ike‘ike Association “Walk for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. “talk-story,” and entertainment For information, call (808) 967- reflecting Hawai‘i’s unique cultural The O‘ahu Council of Hawaiian Wili” 8222. customs during Prince Kühiö’s time. Civic Clubs honors Prince Kühiö in Prince Kühiö Park and Hyatt this event with Hawaiian cultural demonstrations, hula, crafts, tattoo- Fri., Mar. 5 - Sun., Mar. 7 – organizations march in partnership, women: Their roles as lead- and Mälamalama Hawai‘i The American Diabetes Regency Kaua‘i. For information, recognizing this great monarch of ers and practitioners in in a dance presentation Association of Hawai‘i (ADA) will Tues., Mar. 23 – call (808) 742-1234. ing, lomilomi and live music from 10th Annual Honolulu Hawai‘i. The event is expected to traditional and modern celebrating Venus and hold the fifth annual Hawai‘i’s Keawe Lopes, Raiatea Helm, the have 150 marchers, 40 vehicles, one Hawai‘i. Join kupuna Pele Mars — Espiritu’s WALK for Diabetes to help raise Nä Lei o Pele a me Kawaika Trask Trio, Pua Ali‘i ‘Ilima, Festival float, and three bands. Grand Hanoa and his daughter, only Honolulu pro- money for the 100,000 people with Hi‘iaka and more. No entrance fee. 9-5 p.m. Marshals for the parade will be Roy Keolalani, as they discuss the duction this year. diabetes in Hawai‘i, and to honor Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand. For This annual event promotes cultur- the memory of the late radio person- information, call 753-9773. Benham and Katherine Farm. importance of genealogies, $8-$23.Hawai‘i Learn about the many lei of Pele al understanding, economic coopera- ality Wili Moku. Moku, who passed Partnering Organizations include: mo‘olelo, kuleana, and wähine toa Theatre.For and Hi‘iaka from Marie McDonald, tion, and ethnic harmony between the away on Jan. 29, 2004 due to compli- City & County of Honolulu; OHA; (fearless women). $1 donation. 7 tickets, call an ethnologist, artist, teacher of lei people of Hawai‘i and the Asia- cations from diabetes, encouraged Dept. of Hawaiian Home Lands; p.m. Kïlauea Visitor Center 528-0506 making, and author of Nä Lei Pacific region. The event is expected people to stay healthy to prevent Homesteaders; Hawaiian Civic Auditorium. For information, call or visit Makamae. $1. Donations welcome to have 6,000 marchers, 20 vehicles, becoming diabetic. 8 a.m. Kapi‘olani Clubs; Association of Hawaiian (808) 985-6014. online at (park fees may apply). 7 p.m. 5 floats, and 3 bands. Enjoy a grand Park. For information, call 947-5979, Civic Clubs; Association of www.hawai- Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. parade down Kaläkaua Avenue on or visit diabetes.org/walk. Hawaiian Civic Clubs-O‘ahu itheatre.com. For information, call (808) 985- Wili March 7., with a fire spitting dragon Fri., Mar. 19 - Sat., Mar. 20 — Council. Free. 4:30 p.m. Starting at 6014. Moku that shoots smoke and fire. Free. Saratoga Road, Ft. DeRussy and end- Mareka Me Venuse Waikïkï. For information, call 921- ing at Kapi‘olani Park. For informa- Sat., Mar. 20 – 1720. tion, call 394-0050. (Mars and Venus) Nä Mea Hawai‘i Hula Sat., Mar. 27 – Sat., Mar. 6 – Peter Rockford Espiritu and his Prince Kühiö Celebration Tues., Mar. 9 – Tau Dance Theatre performers Kahiko Performance Prince Kühiö Parade Roles of Hawaiian are joined by Kumu Hula Sonny of the Arts Ching and Hälau Nä Mamo O Traditional hula and chant per- Women Pu‘uanahulu, Hala‘i, Pua Melia Trio, formed outdoors on the hula plat- A full day of festivities cele-

Enjoy this parade honoring Prince form overlooking Kïlauea Crater, Makana, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka‘ole, Tau Dance Theatre brating the birthday of one of

Jonah Kühiö Kalani‘anaole where Look into the world of Hawaiian Mehanaokalä Hind, Pi‘ilani Smith featuring Hula Hälau O Hilo Hawai‘i’s most beloved mon- Hanakahi under the direction of archs, Prince Kühiö. Begins

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‘Footprints’ a reflection of George Kahumoku Jr.’s life Alma mater honors music arranger Leila Hohu Kï‘aha By Manu Boyd Hawaiian and his kï hö‘alu guitar superb and Kanaka‘ole classic, “Ka Uluwehi o ke Kai,” a By Manu Boyd who also lives with the family at mo‘opuna, reflected on her cousin. seemingly effortless. standard in hula repertoire. The project ends with their home in Pu‘unui, Nu‘uanu, “From the time I was istening to George Kahumoku’s Kahumoku’s introduction to the old-time “Aloha ‘Oe,” Queen Lili‘uokalani’s love song for he Musical Contributions of Leila near where young Leila Hohu a child, Leila could “Footprints in the Poi” recording of Kalapana, Hawai‘i, song, “Mokuhulu” is vividly the “rose buds of Maunawili.” Hohu Kï‘aha” is the theme for the 82nd grew up. get me to sing. Each Lfavorite Hawaiian tunes and awe- descriptive. He easily recalls small-kid time Kahumoku’s “A Hawaiian Life” — a compila- ‘Tannual Kamehameha Schools Song “I entered Kamehameha in Christmas, we’d go to some stories, you’d never guess that it memories and describes the tion of short stories on growing up, life experi- Contest, an inter-class choral competition for all eighth grade. Before that, I was the Atherton House, was recorded thousands of miles Kalapana black sand beach ences and his struggle between Hawaiian and high school students attending the Kapälama at the academy (Sacred Hearts the Marks estate and away in concerts and smaller and Queen’s Bath, over- Western cultures, from which he pulls the best campus. For the first time, Kamehameha honors a Academy) where I learned elsewhere, and Leila

gigs throughout California. come years ago by lava. from each — shows his talent as a writer and musical arranger – a graduate of the class of 1944 piano,” said Kï‘aha. “I grew Kï‘aha Leila courtesy Photo always got the family For two years while working Musician/composer communicator. Of his stories, Aunty Nona – who continues to create arrangements fortifying up with my grandpa, Rev. together to sing. I knew towards a master’s degree in Daniel Ho joins in on Beamer, Hawaiian cultural authority, wrote the the schools’ voluminous musical repertoire. Henry Poepoe, kahu of back then she had a education on the continent, ‘ukulele on a beautiful following: “I loved these stories, always honest Leila Hohu Kï‘aha, known as “Aunty Leila” to Kaumakapili Church. He had wealth of knowledge. Kahumoku performed hundreds of rendition of “Amazing and straightforward, and often hilarious. George just about everyone, is a Kamehameha mainstay, perfect pitch. After school, She has natural musical gigs in 38 states and abroad. Since Grace.” Ho and Kahumoku is pono, a good Hawaiian man. These stories take known for her attention to detail, sometimes gruff grandpa would play hymns Leila Kï‘aha in a rehearsal with KS ‘44 class- talent. When she arranges then, he has returned home and now have collaborated many times us into his mind and heart.” approach and no-nonsense teaching style. As an on the ‘ukulele and I would mates at the former Ma‘ema‘e Church. on the beach at Moloka‘i, lives on Maui. before, and produced “Hymns of Hawai‘i” fea- Visit www.kahumoku.com for information on arranger, music teacher, judge, critic, whatever, follow on piano. We would all four parts come to her The CD project is decidedly different from a turing some favorite church songs. Hawaiian slack-key and the many products and Kï‘aha has helped shape this Hawaiian musical go to churches in Kailua, Wai‘anae, head and she writes it out with typical studio recording, and breathes life and Many years ago, Kahumoku performed with accomplishments of a remarkable and industrious tradition since she graduated from the Hau‘ula, Käne‘ohe – all over – and sing Hawaiian no piano. I love Leila. She’s mana into songs with anecdotal introductions Aunty Edith Kanaka‘ole, and is featured on her Hawaiian. To enjoy George Kahumoku Jr. live, Kamehameha School for Girls 60 years ago. She hymns. Speaking Hawaiian wasn’t allowed in the exciting. I trust her talent and knowledge,” Davis filled with humor, insight, experience and just the “Hi‘ipoi i ka ‘Äina Aloha” recording. On visit the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua on Tuesdays for is the daughter of classical Hawaiian home, but we sang Hawaiian,” she said. right amount of kolohe. His voice is richly “Footprints,” Kahumoku performs the two shows at 6 and 8:30 p.m. arranger/director/musician Martha Poepoe Hohu, Lucia Poepoe Davis, another Henry Poepoe See KÏ‘AHA on page 10

08 March Malaki 09 Nurseries that grow Going Native native Hawaiian plants Going Native for landscaping are helping to rescue some of the world’s most endangered flora

By Sterling Kini Wong three on O‘ahu that are ushering which now have the highest concen- contact. in a native plant revival in home tration of urban development, were Kim, who has been in the land- ick Barboza points to a gardens. at one time the most diverse botani- scaping industry for more than 35 group of hibiscus plants in This renewal was made possible, cal habitat in the islands. “Many years, said there are about 50-75 Rthe Waimänalo nursery he in part, by a 1998 state law that native plants have evolved to flour- co-owns. Several of the young allows individuals to grow endan- ish in those conditions,” Kim said, plants display a stunning, thumb- gered plants in their yards without a adding that there is a large variety sized pink flower. permit. Around the same time, the of native plants to choose from. Barboza explains that this hibis- three nurseries — Pisces Pacifica, “You just have to grow the right cus, called koki‘o ‘ula‘ula, is a fed- the Native Plant Source and Hui Kü ones in the right places.” erally listed endangered native Maoli Ola — sprouted up and began Jeff Preble, co-owner of Pisces Hawaiian plant, with just four indi- to cultivate the public’s interest. Pacifica, a store specializing in viduals remaining in the wild, all “There is a misconception that tropical fish and native plants, found in dry forest on Kaua‘i. native plants are finicky or intoler- said that Hawai‘i needs to capitalize Habitat loss is the main reason for ant,” said the 28-year-old Barboza, more on its unique botanical identi- the collapse of the koki‘o ‘ula‘ula who graduated with a degree in ty. Preble explained that tourists population, he says. zoology from the University of want to experience Hawai‘i and its Like this plant, much of Hawai‘i at Mänoa. “Granted, some culture, yet they don’t realize that native Hawaiian plants that he Hawai‘i’s native flora, devastated believes could be commonly used in by urban development and the landscaping. For example, Kim introduction of feral animals and thinks the native Hawaiian garde- alien plants, is in jeopardy of nia, nä‘ü or nänü, has the potential extinction. According to the Center to be one of the most common land- for Plant Conservation, about 600 scaping plants in Hawai‘i because of the roughly 1,300 native plants in of the appeal of its white, fragrant Hawai‘i fulfill the criteria for list- flower. When he first started propa- ing as federal endangered species, gating it, he said, the nä‘ü was on but only 282 are listed. Of those the verge of extinction, with less that are listed, 133 have 20 or fewer than 20 left in the wild. Today, it’s individuals left in the wild. Many of being grown by the thousands. these survive in just one location. And the popularity of such native Amid this bleak scenario, native plants is escalating. Hui Kü Maoli plant nurseries offer growing hope. Ola’s sales have doubled every year Barboza’s nursery, for example, has since its creation, and Barboza and been successful in propagating his friend and nursery co-owner thousands of koki‘o ‘ula‘ula from Matt Kapalikü Schirman are look- cuttings and then selling them ing to expand their quarter-acre operation by another half-acre. through Home Depot. The nursery, Clockwise from top: koki‘o ‘ula‘ula; nä‘ü; ko‘oloa ‘ula; Rick Barboza and Matt Preble, too, said he has a difficult called Hui Kü Maoli Ola, is one of Kapalikü Schirman at their Waimänalo nursery. Photos: Sterling Kini Wong time keeping up with demand, often are — but some are very hardy. what they are often seeing in urban turning people away. As Kim put it, Some plants are really rare, but we and resort landscaping is alien trop- “Native plants are not a fad — they grow them so well that we forget ical plants that can as easily be are here to stay.” they’re even endangered.” found in San Diego or Miami. In Dennis Kim, owner of the Native addition, some of the principal For more information on the Plant Source, said that people are flowers used in lei making, such as nurseries, call Hui Kü Maoli Ola reluctant to grow natives in dry and pikake, pakalana and pua kenikeni, at 259-6580; Pisces Pacifica at hot urban areas. He said, however, are not native, but were in fact 239-8044; or Native Plant Source that Hawai‘i’s dry-forest regions, brought to Hawai‘i after Western at 227-2019.

KÏ‘AHA from page 9 “My first was an SSAA (female chorus of 1st Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Kï‘aha will bear and 2nd soprano, 1st and 2nd alto) arrangement witness to her life’s work, through the voices of said. of ‘Pä‘au‘au Waltz.’ I love that song, and young Hawaiians. No matter who wins the boy’s On the subject of Moloka‘i, Kï‘aha’s eyes light arranged it with the help of Bob Nelson. My cup, girl’s cup or co-ed trophy, it will be a mas- up with a smile. “When our kids were small, favorite arrangement – so far – is ‘Ku‘u Lei terful arrangement by Aunty Leila. we’d take the weekend off and go to Moloka‘i,” Lehua,’ by Charles E. King, but you need the “I’m really happy that she’s here to witness she said. “It was $7 round trip! No telephones, no right singers to do that one. It’s difficult.” this honor,” said entertainer Robert Cazimero, traffic. We’d go to Hotel Moloka‘i to relax, fish “The Song Contest provides for the joy of a student of Kï‘aha’s while at Kamehameha and enjoy. I’d arrange my music there. I don’t use singing music correctly in the Hawaiian way. We and a fellow Kamehameha arranger. “Her style a piano. I use my head. Later, I’d check the are fortunate to have the works of Charles E. of teaching and her way of getting things arrangements on the piano and make a few cor- King and Grandma Beamer (Helen Desha across may seem to some as blatant or rude – rections,” she said. Beamer),” she said, intimately familiar with both. but it is always supported with caring and “When I arrange, you know me, I maintain the “When I play her songs, like ‘Lei Ka‘ahumanu’ love. She is an inspiration. She has been an melody. ‘Where’s the melody?’ I ask. I think of and ‘Kawohikükapulani,’ I still think of her. Oh, inspiration to me and I hope she will be the the composer. How did he want it? I don’t change she was wonderful.” same for the kids at Kamehameha today and it,” she insisted. At 7 p.m. on Fri., March 19, at the Neil tomorrow.”

10 March TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

A productive start of the year for OHA Board Haunani Apoliona, MSW

Chairperson Trustee, At-large

loha nui käkou e nä ‘öiwi phases of completion of the envi- Project to address long-term, sys- 1556 relating to coastal zone man- ‘ölino. The Board of ronmental impact statement process temic changes in the juvenile justice agement and support for HB 2958 ATrustees of the Office of under way for the proposed outrig- system; authorization of $30,000 relating to shoreline certification, Hawaiian Affairs has completed its ger telescopes on Mauna Kea; to fund a one-year pilot project pro- approval of OHA board resolution January and February board meet- authorization for OHA administra- viding public transportation for expressing sympathy to former ings for 2004. Highlights of board tor to extend Pacific Park Plaza up to 1,000 küpuna living on mod- OHA Trustee Roy ‘Ilikea Benham actions for these two months lease term to not exceed 60 months; est means; update by OHA’s and his ‘ohana on the passing of his include: election of Trustee John update by OHA legal counsel on the Washington, D.C., counsel on the wife Jacqueline Kaniaulono Booth Waihe‘e IV to the position of Board status of Arakaki v. Lingle litiga- status of S.344 pending in the U.S. Benham; approval of OHA Vice Chair; reaffirmation of support tion; authorization of $65,820.00 to Senate; adoption of OHA board Administrator’s recommendations for carry-over bills from the first purchase two dialysis machines resolutions honoring the life and for OHA positions and position session of the 22nd legislature; sup- and a water filtration system for legacy of paniolo, voyaging canoe changes on measures in OHA port for new legislation relating to the State of Hawai‘i Department of navigator and master canoe builder matrix 03-04 22nd Legislature with non-alienation of ceded lands, relat- Health for the purpose of providing Clayton Norman Bertelmann and inclusion of 19 ≥new≤ measures ing to real property taxes on on-site dialysis to Hansen’s disease honoring the life and legacy of mas- along with removal of HB 2738 kuleana land, relating to leasehold patients residing in Kalaupapa; ter wood carver and canoe-builder from the OHA 03-04 Matrix; oppo- conversion, relating to historic Moloka‘i, authorization of $38,189 Wright ‘Elemakule Bowman and sition to HB 2777 and SB 3150 preservation, relating to Native to implement a pilot rehabilitation extending condolences and deepest relating to the Office of Hawaiian Hawaiian rights, relating to Native program for küpuna to teach sympathy to their ‘ohana; adoption Affairs; approval of Beneficiary Hawaiians; ratification of the Hawaiian culture and values of OHA board resolution Advocacy and Empowerment appointment of Trustee Dante to youth at the Hawai‘i Youth congratulating the 2004 designees Committee recommendation BAE Carpenter as OHA’s representative Correctional Facility; authorize as Living Treasures of Hawai‘i: 02-04 on programmatic agreement to the Native Hawaiian Governance $2,226 for purchase of additional Mitsuo Aoki, Pat Nämaka Bacon, — Army Transformation of the 2nd Advisory Council and appointment hardware for computer programs at Edith Kawelohea McKinzie, Fujio Brigade, 25th Infantry Division of Trustee Rowena Akana as alter- the Hawai‘i Youth Correctional Matsuda, Genoa Keawe and Tau (Light) to a Stryker Brigade Combat nate; briefing by Dr. Pilcher and Mr. Facility; authorization of $20,00 to Moe; approval of OHA positions on Team (SBCT) with amendments. Kumor of NASA on the public the American Civil Liberties Union 2004 legislative bills approving A hui hou. Mai poina e “Kau scoping meetings relating to the for the Hawaiian Juvenile Justice support with amendments to SB Inoa.” 40/48

OHA paying more for the same service Rowena Akana

Trustee, At-large

no‘ai käkou. On January managers make, and 2) How much about the same amount of money December 31, 2003, Frank Russell 16, 2003, the Board hired did it cost OHA for their services. for us, there was a glaring differ- Company made $500,000 more for ‘A Goldman Sachs & According to a memo dated Jan. ence in what they charged us for OHA than Goldman Sachs and Company and Frank Russell 22, 2004, from OHA’s Treasury their financial services. For exam- charged us $53,878 less for their Company to serve as OHA’s department, Frank Russell ple, according to the same 1/22/04 services. Frank Russell did a better two “Manager-of-Managers.” Each Company “continues to slightly out- memo mentioned earlier, Frank job and charged us less for it. financial manager was given half perform Goldman Sachs Company Russell Company charged OHA Unless something drastic happens (50 percent) of OHA’s Native in total portfolio market value. At $64,663 for their first quarter of ser- from Jan. 1, 2004 to February 13, Hawaiian Trust Fund, which the end of November, the difference vice in 2003, while Goldman Sachs 2004, I’ll be arguing to have Frank amounted to $125,000,000. was over $700,000 (0.51 percent).” Company charged us $74,998 – a Russell Company manage OHA’s Before we voted to hire the two A recent memo dated Feb. 10, difference of $10,335. In the sec- entire Native Hawaiian Trust Fund. companies, I asked Trustee Stender 2004, states that Goldman Sachs ond quarter, Frank Russell charged It only makes sense. Why pay more whether we should give the two managed to increase their original us $200,712 for their services, for less? I would, however, consid- money managers a one-year limit. $125,000,000 to $160,500,000 by while Goldman Sachs charged us er keeping Goldman Sachs on board Trustee Stender thought that one- December 31, 2003. During the $244,255 – a difference of $43,543. if they lowered their fees. year would do, and the Board same period, Frank Russell In the third quarter, Frank Russell approved hiring both companies for Company managed to do slightly charged us $217,087. Third quarter If you feel as strongly as I do a one year period after their con- better with $161,000,000 – a differ- fees from Goldman Sachs were not about protecting the Native tracts were executed. ence of $500,000. available in the memo. Hawaiian Trust Fund into perpetu- Both contracts were signed on Both companies did well during While some people may argue ity, I urge you to call the other eight Feb. 13, 2003, and it is now time to the nine-month period and they that the $53,543 more Goldman Trustees and share your mana‘o. evaluate their performances and increased OHA’s portfolio by over Sachs charged OHA (for the first Let them know how you feel about decide whether to keep them and/or $35,000,000 each. Our Native and second quarters) is not a signif- defending an important resource for make some changes. Hawaiian Trust Fund now stands at icant amount, I would argue that we our Hawaiian people. Instead of boring you with pages a combined grand total of could have helped many needy ben- of financial comparisons such as $321,500,000 (as of December 31, eficiaries with that money. We I mua Hawai‘i Nei… “Market Valuation versus Strategic 2003). There is now hope that we could have given 53 Hawaiian fam- Benchmark” or explaining what a can once again reach the ilies a $1,000 grant and still had For more information on impor- “hedge fund” is, I’ll get straight to $400,000,000+ levels we had back money left over. tant Hawaiian issues, check out the bottom line: 1) How much in 2001. When you look at the bottom line, Trustee Akana’s website at money did OHA’s two financial While both companies made based on their performance as of www.rowenaakana.org.

Malaki 11 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Dante Keala Carpenter Education advisory committee proposed to Trustee, O‘ahu address unique needs of Hawaiian keiki

loha mai käkou. In this arti- groups? Lots! In fact, a preponder- approved. further address the needs of cle, I would like to share my ance of Hawaiian keiki fit into these To give some background on the Hawaiian keiki affected by the Act Amana‘o on the subject of subgroups statewide. proposal, I offered the following: and likewise do not circumvent the education and my suggestion to the OHA’s Strategic Plan, Goal 4, The requirements of the federal “No intent of the Act. OHA Board regarding this impor- Education, reads: “By 2007, OHA Child Left Behind Act of 2001 The suggested committee compo- tant issue. More specifically, I’m shall have assisted 28,750 Native (NCLBA 2001),” coupled with sition recommends at least two very interested in the “No Child Hawaiians to achieve age appropri- philosophical difference of opinions OHA trustees, one OHA education Left Behind Act of 2001” (Public ate literacy. The following three by the DOE, Board of education staff and two education advocates Law 107-110) and how it affects our strategies are listed under Goal 4: (BOE), Hawai‘i State Legislature from either public and/or private Hawaiian keiki. (1) leverage potential resources to and Governor regarding NCLBA sector schools. If you are not familiar with this create educational opportunities, (2) 2001 exacerbated by education The proposal also suggests federal law, let me briefly tell you create additional literacy resources reform proposals and disagree- attending DOE and BOE meetings what it is and what it intends to for Native Hawaiians and (3) ments, unless resolved quickly will and legislative hearings, seek appro- accomplish. The “No Child Left engage küpuna in developing continue to negatively impact priate research and analysis, and Behind Act of 2001” is a federal law Hawaiian learning methods. Hawaiian keiki education. recommend testimony as appropri- that imposes certain requirements In early February, I proposed to The primary tasks of the proposed ate to OHA’s Committee on on state education agencies. By the the Chairperson and all members of advisory committee would be: (1) Beneficiary Advocacy and end of school year 2013-2014, the OHA’s Committee on Beneficiary To assure appropriate state funding Empowerment. State of Hawai‘i, Department of Advocacy and Empowerment, in for areas of high populations of I am expecting a positive response Education (DOE) must ensure that accordance with OHA bylaws, the Hawaiian keiki to properly address to fulfill OHA’s advocacy responsi- all students be proficient in math, creation of an advisory committee the NCLBA 2001 specifically, and bility for all Hawaiian keiki in our reading and science. to be called the “Advisory basic education generally; (2) To public school system statewide. This Act points concern to certain Committee on Education.” The assure that the DOE operational Finally, as always, my staff and “subgroups” of students: economi- advisory committee would address policies adopted by the I invite your advice and counsel cally disadvantaged students, stu- the ramifications of the “No Child Superintendent’s office do on the above or any other concerns dents from major racial and ethnic Left Behind Act of 2001” and what not circumvent the intent of the within our purview. My OHA access groups, students with disabilities, we need to do to kökua our NCLBA 2001 and thereby “short- numbers are: phone 594-1854, fax and students with limited English Hawaiian keiki to succeed. By the change” the Hawaiian keiki in the 594-0210 and e-mail address: dan- proficiency. Just how many time this article is printed, I hope identified subgroups; and (3) To [email protected]. A hui hou, mälama Hawaiian keiki fit into these sub- this proposal will have been assure the BOE policies adopted pono.

Linda Dela Cruz Sign up for the Hawaiian Registry and the Trustee, Hawai‘i Kau Inoa enrollment on Kühiö Day

loha! Well, hope everyone stations and public access channels Prince Kühiö’s birthday. Prince and the Kau Inoa enrollment? got your income tax forms throughout the State of Hawai‘i. Kühiö was instrumental in acquir- That’s why OHA will make them- Ato submit. Hope all your Hopefully, you have participated ing the Hawaiian Homestead selves available to discuss these New Year’s Resolutions are working or saw the turnout from the ‘Ohana Program. You are all invited to the issues. Important: the Hawaiian out. Hope you are all focused on Day celebration when the Prince Kühiö Celebration in Registry is to identify who is “Yours, Mine and Ours” Hawaiian Hawaiians walked through Waikïkï Maku‘u on March 27, all day. If you Hawaiian, with Hawaiian blood ties. Governing Entity. Notice, I didn’t say “in a sea of red T-shirts.” Hopefully, have some place you want in Kona No politics, no blood quantum here. OHA’s Governing Entity or an you have attended at least one com- to have this discussion, let us know. You will need your birth certificate. Independent Governing Entity! We munity outreach meeting that dis- Come take your pictures and sign up (The Operation ‘Ohana Program – are talking about “something that the cusses the different types of govern- for the Hawaiian Registry. At the green card – some had birth certifi- Hawaiian people are going to create.” ment the people want, all types of same time, come sign up for the cate verification, some nevah). By now you have been informed constitutions and racial issues with Kau Inoa enrollment The enrollment, though, is part of about the “round table” discussions court claims. Okay, the first question that usu- the process toward participating in with all groups participating, which Well, OHA will be coming to the ally comes up is: What is the differ- the new Hawaiian Government are being shown on the ‘Ölelo Big Island in March. March is ence between the Hawaiian Registry Entity.

12 March TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Preserving water resources on Moloka‘i Colette Machado helps maintain Hawaiian cultural lifestyle Trustee, Moloka‘i and Läna‘i

lawe i ke a‘o a mälama, a e OHA and 10 Moloka‘i residents, preserving important water reservations of water constitute a ‘oi mau ka na‘auao. He who stemmed from Moloka‘i Ranch’s resources. The commercial inter- public trust purpose and that the Etakes his teachings and ability to satisfy conditions for the ests on Moloka‘i cannot trump these decisions of the Commission shall applies them increases his knowl- water permit to whether the Hawaiian values. Moloka‘i once “incorporate and protect adequate edge. Commission’s decision sufficiently again leads the way in enforcing the reserves of water for current and E kanu i ka huli ‘oi hä‘ule ka ua. protected native Hawaiians’ tradi- water rights of Hawaiians.” foreseeable development and use of Plant the taro stalks while there is tional and customary gathering In its opinion, the court concurred Hawaiian Home Lands.” rain. ‘Ölelo No‘eau. rights, as guaranteed by the HHCA. with the 10 intervenor appellants This decision extended the public Moloka‘i native plaintiffs filed On January 29, 2004, the high whereby the Commission “failed trust protection that it affirmed in legal action to protect Moloka‘i’s court rendered a unanimous deci- adequately to discharge its public the Waiähole Ditch Case to the coral reefs and coastal resources. sion that charged the Commission trust duty to protect native water rights of the Native Hawaiian The leeward coast of Moloka‘i sus- with falling short in several areas of Hawaiians’ traditional and custom- people and confirmed that the tains residents with a bounty of sea- applicable statutes, codes and stan- ary gathering rights.” It also stated Commission is obligated to ensure weed and fish along its coast. It is dards. The decision ordered that the that the conclusion “erroneously that all its actions protected the their belief that if the aquifer levels approval given by the state Water placed the burden on the intervenors rights of Native Hawaiians. drop, it would have irreversible Resource Management Commission to establish that the proposed use Native Hawaiian water rights and adverse impact on the reefs and for the Moloka‘i water project be would abridge or deny their tradi- traditional and customary gathering shorelines. Moloka‘i residents still vacated and that the issue be tional and customary gathering rights are still protected by the rely heavily on our reefs and shore- referred back to the commission for rights. Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, lines to supplement our traditional further consideration. Another major issue of debate the Hawai‘i Constitution and the lifestyles. Native Hawaiian Legal Corp. was whether or not the Water Hawaii Revised Statutes. In our For several years, the Hawai‘i attorney Alan Murakami represent- Commission’s decision violated ever-changing world, preserving Supreme Court has deliberated over ed seven of the 10 Moloka‘i inter- DHHL’s existing and future reserva- our water resources is an important the Contested Case Hearing on venor appellants. “The Waiola deci- tion rights. DHHL maintains that part of maintaining our culture and Water Use, Well Construction, and sion is phenomenal. It confirms the Water Commission is subject to our way of life on Moloka‘i. Pump Installation Permit that the DHHL and Hawaiians try- set aside adequate reservations of Applications, Filed by Waiola O ing to pursue their cultural heritage water to meet DHHL’s current and E kanu mea ‘ai o nänä keiki i kä Moloka‘i Inc. and Moloka‘i Ranch by continuing the traditions and future needs and to insure that other ha‘i. Plant edible food plants lest Ltd. The challenge, from appellants customs of their ancestors along the users did not interfere with this your children look with longing at DHHL and intervenors including shoreline are in the driver’s seat in water. The court contends that the someone else’s.

Increased OHA assets will help fuel a new, Boyd P. Mossman community-driven Hawaiian government Trustee, Maui

loha käkou. Regarding the sity with a manager of managers Despite the arguments that pas- and is the only way Hawaiians can OHA board, may I take this format to better monitor and react to sage of the Akaka bill will forever protect their asset base and their Aopportunity to commend the the many idiosyncrasies of the mar- block an “independent” nation, the inherent rights, and gain standing as Asset Resource Management ket. The bottom line is that OHA option of going it alone and seeking a nation under both federal and (ARM) Committee under the able has increased its trust fund substan- international recognition is still international law. Dual citizenship chairmanship of Oz Stender and his tially and that will be for the better- open to those who profess a claim will provide the best of both worlds vice chair, Dante Carpenter, for ment of Hawaiians and for the use to the throne; however, you should to those desiring to be a part of this their leadership and determination of the new Hawaiian governing be aware of the consequent loss of new nation. to press forward with a model entity. United States and State of Hawai‘i So those who wish to just keep investment strategy which has As regards this Hawaiian govern- citizenship and of all associated the status quo and not be bothered proven to be extremely successful. ing entity, may I continue to remind benefits to include social security, with nationhood and Akaka and Though under considerable criti- you of the importance to all Hawai‘i medicaid, social, educational, gov- independence and court cases, its cism for recommending a manager residents and even the rest of the ernmental and welfare benefits, time you get involved and make an of managers approach to investing nation of 1) recognizing that the freedoms under the constitutions, effort to preserve your heritage, our trust funds, Trustee Stender has indigenous people of Hawai‘i do security for your families, etc., all your culture and your inherent right persevered and created an invest- exist, 2) that regardless of their in the name of independence and a to be recognized as descendants of ment strategy from which all bene- blood they exist because they were return to the 19th century. a proud and unique people. Kau ficiaries have benefited to the tune here before anyone else and 3) they S.344 will be amended before it Inoa is one way to get involved. of about 80 million dollars with a were and have been a distinct polit- passes and also after it passes Register and encourage others to 28 percent increase from last year. I ical entity for centuries. The Akaka because it cannot be perfect the first register. Your lives may not be do not believe OHA has ever been bill, S.344, will enhance this posi- or the 10th time around. Current immediately affected, but your pos- in a better financial position. tion in the courts and help to protect amendments will assure negotia- terity will surely reap the benefits The market itself certainly con- Hawaiians from incessant legal tions for the transfer of lands, assets or suffer the consequences of the tributed but the professionalism of attacks based on race and also pre- and authority from the state and choices you make today. Now is the the managers, Goldman Sachs and serve and not forsake what we have federal governments to the time for all of us to do what is Franklin Russell, and their account- today by providing the process and Hawaiian government. This new right, for ourselves, for our posteri- ability has been most impressive groundwork for a Hawaiian govern- government will be unique in the ty, for our people and for all of and has proved the validity of diver- ing entity within the United States. nation and different from any other Hawai‘i.

Malaki 13 TRUSTEE MESSAGES Leo ‘elele

Oz Stender OHA Investment Portfolio Trustee, At-large posts big gains in 2003

he OHA Investment Portfolio the fourth quarter of 2003. system of investment management managers are predicting that the finished off 2003 with a Similarly, Frank Russell reported an at OHA was inefficient and not economic recovery will continue, Tbang as both of OHA’s 8.18% increase, which translates to responsive to the highly dynamic and both domestic and international Investment Managers, Frank approximately $12.1 million for the nature of financial markets. The equity markets will continue to do Russell Company and Goldman quarter, to bring the total market current system allows our invest- well. I believe that now is the time Sachs Asset Management, posted value of their portion of the portfo- ment managers to take action and be for OHA to reinvest our portfolio impressive results for the fourth lio to $161.2 million. responsive to the marketplace and earnings back into our Hawaiian quarter. Overall, the OHA investment makes them accountable to the communities while our portfolio is Goldman Sachs Asset Manage- portfolio is now valued at over $320 OHA Board of Trustees for their healthy and growing. The need for ment reported an 8.6% return on the million, an increase in excess of $60 performance. educational opportunities, preserva- portfolio, for a dollar value increase million from a year ago, due in So what can we expect in 2004? tion of language and culture, hous- of approximately $11.9 million for large part to the efforts of both of Though we can’t continue to expect ing, health and human services is

the quarter and a total market value our investment managers and to the 26-28 percent returns in our invest- large, and we should address them

of $160.5 million for their portion manager of managers system that ments over a 9 month period as we now while the economic climate is of the OHA Investment Portfolio in was effectuated a year ago. The old had this past year, our investment favorable.

H ‘ ‘O O OHUI HANA

HO‘OHUI ‘OHANA FAMILY REUNIONS

E nä ‘ohana Hawai‘i: If you are planning a reunion or looking for genealogical information, Ka Wai Ola o OHA will print your listing at no charge on a space-available basis. Send your information to OHA, or e-mail [email protected]. E ola nä mamo a Häloa!

Gilman/Meheula — A family reunion for the descen- Kinimaka, wife’s family and George Henry have any information, genealogy, etc. We would dants of the late David L. Gilman Sr. and Alice Laa Stephenson, Mary Kekaula Hoomanawanui family. If appreciate you contacting anyone of the following: Kaukau (Meheula) is scheduled to be held at the you have any information on our family, please call Leone Purugganan (808) 244-3820; Drucilla Kaina Wai‘anae Army Recreational Center, O‘ahu on July Kaupena Kinimaka at 808- 652-1152 or his work 808- (808) 660-8191; Carla Peters (808) 249-0765. 15-18. Those wishing to attend will be able to call 246-5193 or wife Carol at 808-651-4531. If attending, Vidette Coyaso on O‘ahu at 695-9423 or 218-0738. please call them or Piilani Kinimaka at 808-822-1108 Lindsey and Fay — Reunion for the descendants of On the Big Island you can reach Mathilda Salinas at to register or get more information by April 1. Thomas John Weston Lindsey and Mary Ka‘ala Fay. (808) 329-9429. Cottages are available for rent at the Nä Mamo Aloha a Thomas John Weston Lindsey is Army facility starting at $59 a night. Those needing Keo/Pia — Descendants of Kahinawe Keo and John announcing the dates for the next reunion to be held at accommodations may call Roger (Leo) Salinas at Pia are planning a family gathering, Sept. 3 - 6, 2004 the Hawaiian Homes Hall in Waimea, Kamuela, (808) 987-5997. Those in the military may also make at Hanamaulu Beach Park on Kauai. All interested Hawai‘i on Sept. 24, 25 and 26, 2004. It is requested their own reservations 90 days in advance. Please parties should contact: Rosie Leimomi Manner. P.O. that all ‘ohana submit changes and additions to their RSVP by Feb.15 as a head count is needed to reserve Box 11181, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96721 or email kahi- family history records to the chairman, Allen Henry spaces at the facility. We are also asking family for [email protected] or Joan Hall 20598 Uiha Ai at 52 Alokele Place, Pukalani, Maui, HI donations for food, paper goods, door prizes, and Woodmere Court, Sterling, Virginia 20165, or email 96768-8202. (Phone: 808-572-0453) no later than deposit for the reservation of the beach club house. [email protected] for more information. April 30, 2004. Please also include any deaths in your We are open to suggestions for activities during the ‘ohana since August 1999. The first organizational reunion. You may also respond by email at tutuka- Hekekia — A 2004 reunion is being planned for the meeting will be held in Waimea on Oct. 11. The [email protected] or [email protected]. family of Solomon “Liilii” Huaka Kahana Hekekia, descendants include those of John “Poko” Sr., of 1865 to 1944, formerly of Honuapo, Ka‘u, Kawananakoa Lindsey, Thomas Kamaki Lindsey, Kauaua — The 2004 biennial reunion of ‘Ohana Hawai‘i. The children are: Josephine, Hilda, Charles James Kaaluea Lindsey, William Miller Pilialoha Kauaua is scheduled for Aug. 20, 21 and 22 at and Lydia. The event will be held on Sept. 4, 2004 Lindsey, George Miller Seymour Lindsey, Albert Uiha Rainbow Bay Park in ‘Aiea, O‘ahu. O‘ahu’s ‘Ohana (Labor Day Weekend), at Aunty Sally’s Lü‘au Hale, Lindsey and Emma Kawanalaulani Lindsey Kauaua will be hosting the event. Reunion partici- formerly the Seven Seas Lü‘au House, Hilo, Hawai‘i. Mossman/Lemon. pants will be welcomed from the Big Island, Maui, Planning meeting #3 for the reunion will be held Kaua‘i, Moloka‘i. Individual notices will be sent out Sunday, March 21, 2004 from 1-5 p.m., at Wailoa Nihipali — 2004 Reunion: The annual Nihipali with registration and fee information. Kauaua family State Park, Pavilion #3. If you would like to be on our reunion is being held July 16-20. Camp-Out. It is lines consist of Papai, Kamaka, Puupuu, Apuakahei, reunion mailing list or would like to participate in the scheduled for this year at Hau‘ula Beach Park. Moelua. O‘ahu’s ‘Ohana Kauaua officers include planning of the reunion, please call or leave a mes- Please update your genealogy. For more information Elsie Kihano, president; Nathan Guillerno, vice-pres- sage with the following names and phone numbers, call Adeline at 808-232-2089; Deanne at 808-247- ident; Renee Guillermo, secretary; Don Flaminio, and someone will return your call. Ada Kalani, chair- 0457; Aunty Pea at 808-293-1587. All families relat- treasurer. Lani Uwekoolani Guillermo is general chair man (808) 964-1655; William Kuamoo (808) 935- ed to the Nihipali’s are welcome. Email: of the reunion. More details on the reunion will be 4375; Wes or Clarissa Kahakua (808) 935-4147. [email protected]. forthcoming in monthly issues of Ka Wai Ola. “Stay tuned.” Kuloloia — A Kulololia reunion is planned for Aug. Mahelona – The descendants of Joseph Mahelona 27, 28 & 29, 2004 at Hale Nanea, Kahului, Maui. We and Elizabeth Emma Pakuai (later Ho‘opi‘i) are invit- Kinimaka — The Kinimaka ‘Ohana Reunion is plan- are looking for families and descendants of the fol- ed to a family reunion Sat., Aug. 14, 2004 at Ma‘ili ning a family genealogy reunion on the island of lowing: Joseph Kuloloia / Kaahanui Puhau; Lilia Beach Park on the Leeward Coast of O‘ahu. Plans Kaua‘i on Sunday, May 30 at the Lydgate Park Kuloloia / David Chong; Joseph Kaina Kuloloia / and committees are being finalized at the April 2004 Pavilion, 9 a.m. until pau. Other events prior to the Maryann Keakaokalani Nuhi; Josephine Keaho meeting. Contact Michael Kapua, 91-2001 Pahuhu reunion are in process. We are seeking Matthew Kuloloia / Baker / Ross; William Aipalena / Cecelia Place, ‘Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i 96706, 683-4666. Holulu Kinimaka’s ‘ohana and Virginia Kinia Keawe Aweloa; Kuamoo Kuloloia; David Kuloloia. If you

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DIET from page 7 Clyde W. Nämu‘o ADMINISTRATOR Walking is easy and cheap, costing Burial Notices only the price of good walking shoes. Public Information Office NOTICE OF POSSIBLE HUMAN BURIALS Persons related to presumably Good shoes are important to protect Native Hawaiian individuals possibly buried in unmarked graves more than 50 Ka Wai Ola o OHA Staff feet and arches, knees and ankles. An years old at TMK:5-8-01:11 in the coastal portion of Kaiholena, North Kohala, Hawai‘i Island are requested to contact either Ka‘iana Markell, Burial Sites exercise bonus, often forgotten, is Manu Boyd Derek Ferrar Program, Käkuhihewa Bldg., Room 555, 601 Kamökila Blvd., Kapolei, HI that exercise increases blood circula- Public Information Public Information 96707 at (808) 587-0008 or Dr. Thomas Dye, 735 Bishop St., Suite 315, Director Specialist tion and clears out waste and impuri- Honolulu, HI 96813 at (808) 529-0866. The property owner proposes to pre- Michael McDonald ‘Aukai Reynolds ties from the body quickly. Drinking serve in place nine archaeological sites possibly used for human burial. Native Hawaiian skeletal remains have not been identified at the sites. Interested per- Publications Specialist/ Media Production lots of water is critical. It cools down Art Director Specialist/Webmaster sons shall respond within thirty days and provide information to the blood and muscles and helps to elim- Department of Land and Natural Resources adequately demonstrating Sterling Kini Wong Leialoha Lono‘ae‘a inate waste. descent from the Native Hawaiian remains, or descent from ancestors buried Staff Writer PIO Secretary Hawaiian values place great in the same ahupua‘a or district where the Native Hawaiian skeletal remains Charles Ogata are buried. Volunteer responsibility upon parents and grandparents to teach children Published by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Archaeological Consultants of the Public Information Office appropriate behavior. “Ku i ka Pacific, Inc. (ACP) representing Mr. Shull Bonsall Jr., has identified one mana” means that a child’s behav- unmarked burial at TMK: 6-7-01:51 and 52, at Kaiaka Bay, Kamananui Notice to Readers ior mirrors that of those who taught Ahupua‘a, Waialua District, Island of O‘ahu. The unmarked burial site shall him or her. All parents want their be treated in accordance with Chapter 6E of the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes and Chapter 13-300 of the Hawai‘i Administrative Rules. The landowner is Ka Wai Ola o OHA will accept for consideration keiki to grow up to be happy, suc- requesting that the burial be relocated to an adjacent established cemetery. news releases and letters to the editor on topics of relevance and interest to OHA and Hawaiians, as cessful and productive adults. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is requesting families WHO well as calendar events and reunion notices. Ka Wai Teaching children how to be ONCE LIVED IN KAMANANUI AHUPUA‘A, WAIALUA DISTRICT, or who Ola o OHA reserves the right to edit all material for may have knowledge regarding these remains, to immediately contact Kai length and content, or not to publish as available healthy and fit is a part of the awe- Markell of the State Historic Preservation Division at (808) 587-0008, Kana‘i space or other considerations may require. Ka Wai some responsibility we assume Kapeliela of the State Historic Preservation Division at (808) 692-8037, or Ola o OHA does not accept unsolicited manuscripts. when we make the decision to have Joseph Kennedy of ACP at (808) 638-7442 to present information regarding Deadline for submissions is the eighth day of every appropriate treatment of the human remains. Individuals responding must be month. Late submissions are considered only on a a family. While this is not an easy able to adequately demonstrate a family connection to the burial or the space-available basis. thing to do in our current world, we ahupua‘a of Kamananui.  2004 Office of Hawaiian Affairs. All rights reserved. must try and do our best.

Malaki 15 Attention Kamehameha Schools Applicants for 2004 Education Programs and Financial Aid Register Now!

All applicants who would like to be considered under Kamehameha Schools’ preference policy* must verify their Hawaiian ancestry with Kamehameha’s Kalani and Christopher Zarko have Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center. registered their children, Kawika and Pomai, in the Ho‘oulu Data Center. Kawika, age Kamehameha Schools gives preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry four, is a current Pauahi Keiki Scholar. to the extent permitted by law.*

Kamehameha Schools’ preference policy applies to all education programs For more information or to request an and financial aid administered by KS. official registry form, please contact the Ho‘oulu Hawaiian Data Center at: The registration process includes filling out an official Hawaiian Ancestry www.ksbe.edu/datacenter Registry form and submitting appropriate supporting documentation such as Email: [email protected] birth certificates. 567 South King Street, Suite 130 Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813 Applicants who do not submit a completed registry form and supporting Phone (808) 523-6228 documents by the respective program deadline will NOT be considered Fax (808) 523-6286 under the preference policy. Outside O‘ahu 1 (800) 842-4682, press 9, then 36228 To avoid delays in verification — You may also visit these community REGISTER IMMEDIATELY! locations for help with your Hawaiian ancestry registration: You do not have to be currently applying to a Kamehameha Schools program to verify your Hawaiian ancestry. Once verified, you do not have to KS Community Learning Center re-submit ancestry documents for any other Kamehameha Schools programs. at Nänäkuli 87-2070 Farrington Hwy., Space C Pacific Shopping Mall Remember that Hawaiian ancestry registration is a separate process Nänäkuli, HI 96792 from program application, and does not guarantee admission to any of (808) 668-1517 Kamehameha’s programs. M – F 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Data Center’s purpose is to ensure accurate and consistent verification of KS Neighbor Island Regional Resource Centers Hawaiian ancestry for applicants seeking to qualify for admissions preference to KS programs; as well as to develop a comprehensive database of the Hawaiian East Hawai‘i 101 Aupuni St., #102, Hilo, HI 96720 population to support planning for lifelong learning in the Hawaiian community. 935-0116 West Hawai‘i 78-6831 Ali‘i Dr., #232, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 322-5400 Kaua‘i 2970 Haleko Rd., #101, Lïhu‘e, HI 96766 KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS 245-8070

KS’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Maui Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law. 285 W. Ka‘ahumanu Ave., #205, Kahului, HI 96732 871-9736 2004 KS Program Deadlines Moloka‘i/Läna‘i Enrichment Programs—March 26, 842-8761 Post High Financial Aid—April 15, 534-8080 Pauahi Keiki Scholars—May 15, 534-8080 P.O. Box 1047, Kaunakakai, HI 96748 Outside O‘ahu call 1 (808) 842-4682, press 8211 553-3673